The Bombay High Court granted maternity pay relief to a doctor and emphasised that working women must not be forced to compromise on motherhood. It said, “a woman striving for self-sufficiency should not have to sacrifice her caregiving role.”
The Rajasthan High Court ruled that all working women, regardless of the establishment type, are entitled to 180 days of maternity leave as per the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017. The Court instructed the governments to ensure private sector compliance. This decision stemmed from a case involving a woman employed at RSRTC, emphasizing women’s fundamental rights and maternal well-being.
The Kerala High Court emphasized the need for empathy towards working mothers during transfers, recognizing the challenges of maintaining work-life balance and caring for family. This ruling, in response to two women’s transfer case, directs authorities to maintain the status quo, acknowledging the unique challenges faced by working mothers in the professional sphere.
